Delhi eases job rules for 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims' families

The Delhi government on Thursday announced age and education relaxations for the family members of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots applying for the non-gazetted state government jobs.

In Short

• Delhi government eases job norms for 1984 riot victims' families
• Education requirement for multitasking staff posts reduced to 8th-grade
• Age relaxation allows children of overage applicants to apply for state government jobs

The Delhi government announced two key relaxations on Thursday to improve job access for families of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims, following Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s approval.

The relaxations in age and education criteria for those applying for multitasking staff (MTS) posts, were approved by Lt Governor VK Saxena. The posts cover a variety of non-gazetted, non-ministerial positions in the state government.

Earlier, members of the victims' families applying for clerical roles in state government would need a 10th-grade qualification which has now been reduced to 8th-grade. This change would give a broader section of the victims' families an opportunity to secure jobs.

The government has relaxed rules for applicants who can't meet the age criteria, so one of their children can be considered for opportunities.

This decision comes after various stakeholders, including public representatives, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, and victims' delegations, appealed to the Lt Governor for a compassionate review. Many candidates from the victims' families applying for the MTS posts were excluded for not meeting education and age criteria.

Initially, the Revenue department proposed both age and education relaxations, but the Chief Secretary advised focusing primarily on educational requirements. Following deliberations, the Service Department crafted a policy that the LG approved, marking a pivotal change in the ongoing efforts to deliver justice for the 1984 riot victims.